Assisted Living & Memory Care Facility Comes to Southwest Charlotte

The Crossings at Steele Creek has officially opened and I was there for the Grand Opening on July 22.  Let me tell you, the facility is expansive yet very inviting and cozy. Approximately 38,000 square feet, 90 beds, two dining rooms, several sitting areas with fireplaces and I saved the best for last, a spa & hair salon. They have a beautifully landscaped enclosed courtyard, perfect for catching up with friends & family or just to enjoy the day. The décor is similar to what some of the residents would have had at home, making the transition to living there a little easier. From speaking to the staff, one of their main focus is to make the transition to assisted living as smooth as possible. It’s never easy for anyone involved. They seem to have focused on the positive yet empathetic to the individual. Very nice! 

 So that’s the place, let me get back to the Grand Opening. The staff did a phenomenal job with the Tropical theme. They showcased the staff chef’s hors d’oeuvres along with some amazing desserts.  I may have made more than one trip….the plates were small. The gentleman playing the steel drums was a perfect touch. 

The staff was very welcoming. I got the sense from the minute I walked in everyone one there had a purpose and that purpose was take care of those entering another chapter in life.  

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a tour, please contact Zoe Tasker, Sales & Marketing Director at 704.705.2727. 

What's for Dinner Fort Mill???

You're exhausted at the end of the day and the last thing you have a taste for, is food from a franchise? Not to worry I, have just the place for you. The next time in you’re in Fort Mill, head over to Local Dish on Main St. It was once a hidden gem and now the word’s gotten out. Owner John Colwell opened the restaurant back in 2012.  John and Chef Neil Bratton, formerly of The Fish Market in Baxter, have created a menu of Southern specialties with a twist. The “twist” and the use of fresh ingredients from local farms is the main reason the food is superior to others in the area.

FRIED Shrimp Po'Boy 

Let me tell you how I happened to find this hidden gem. It was a Saturday night out with the ladies. A little painting & wine at the Painted Parrot in Fort Mill and a quick bite to eat at the fast food joint down the street. As we began out trek to our dining destination, we noticed a crowd beginning to form in the middle of Main St., 217 S. Main to be exact, Local Dish. As we walked closer we noticed folks clamoring to get inside the restaurant. The ladies looked at each other and without saying a word we were inside waiting to be seated at the ….. you guessed it, bar.  We were greeted by John the owner and a wonderful waiter, who immediately made us feel right at home, explained the menu and took our order.

Shrimp Pasta - To Die For!

The food was delicious! Can I use another word to describe it? Memorable!! 

Local Dish is a restaurant with an atmosphere that reminds me of a diner from a small town. You know, a Thelma & Louise type of diner.  The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and oh so welcoming.

The food is Southern style with a twist. I can bet you will be recommending Local Dish to your friends & family. Next time you ask “What’s for Dinner?,” head over to Local Dish @ 217 Main St., Fort Mill, SC.

P.S. Dinners at home on Sundays, they're closed.

The Staff @ Local Dish

Firefighters' Burned Children Fund - Fire Station #37

 Did you know that Fire Station #37, 13828 S. Tryon, Charlotte,  collects aluminum cans for the “Firefighters’ Burned Children Fund, Inc” ? Well, they do!

The Firefighters’ Burned children’s Fund is a non-profit organization that was created in 1989 by local firefighters to support burned children in North Carolina. The collected cans are sold to local recycling centers. The proceeds pay for non-medical equipment such as pediatric wheelchairs, exercise equipment, and the development and implementation of burn prevention programs. Possibly the most important thing this organization provides is a little bit of happiness during a traumatic time in a young child’s life. Teddy Bears and Toy Fire truck are also on the list of non-medical equipment! These guys are awesome!

So the next time you head to the recycle bin with an aluminum can, place it in a separate bag and drop it off at the trailer in front of your local Fire Station. The firefighters and young burn victims will love you for it.
For more information please visit Firefighters' Burned Children Fund